Citywide Yard Sale
April 17–19 (Thursday–Saturday)
No permit fees required!
Time to clean out those closets, set up a sale, and shop around town for hidden treasures.
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!
See City Wide Yard Sale Extension event page on Facebook for more information, including for vendor set up.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
The Lincoln School will host former NBA player and current administrator with Drury University Chris Carr for a community talk on perseverance and leadership. The program is free and open to all, but due to limited seating, registration is required. RSVP by emailing LincolnSchool65775@gmail.com.
Exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Donations for upkeep of the museum welcome.
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.
From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.
Exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Donations for upkeep of the museum welcome.
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Free presentation.
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Donations for upkeep of the museum welcome.
Performances Dates – April 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 (weekdays and Saturdays at 7PM & Sun at 3PM). West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.
Spring Cleanup Week
April 21–25 (Monday–Friday, on your regular trash pickup day)
The City will collect extra items for free — just sort them properly:
Regular Trash: Bagged or boxed waste
Large Items: Furniture, mattresses (must be wrapped!)
Metals & Appliances: Must have certified Freon removal stickers on fridges/freezers
Yard Waste: Bagged leaves/grass—no brush pickup, but you can take brush to the Transfer Station (1851 Old Airport Road) for free this week only
Recyclables: Put in or near your red recycle bin
Bonus: Earth Day is April 22 — let’s make this a clean, green week to remember!
Not accepted: Hazardous waste, renovation debris, or items piled on trailers/trucks. Please box & label broken glass.
Need tires picked up? Call 417-255-2330 to schedule. Fees apply.
Questions? Same number — 417-255-2330
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds go to support Always a Future for Kids. The three-day event will have a little bit for everyone including Cosplay Events, Collector Card Games, such as Magic, Warhammer 40k, Role Playing Games, and much more. Come help support a good cause, browse the various vendors, join a workshop, and meet celebrities on April 25 – April 27, 2025.
Registration now open. Go to oz-con.com for complete details. Oz-Con on Facebook.
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
See Triple H RC Raceway on Facebook for details.
Exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Donations for upkeep of the museum welcome.
From organizers: Join us for a 3-Man Tournament at North Terra Golf Course. Tee time is 10:00 AM, and the entry fee is $300 per team. Prizes will be awarded on every hole, and there will be 2 side game challenges. All proceeds will benefit Howell County Special Olympics. Sign up today at the North Terra Golf Clubhouse. For questions, call Vanessa at 417-256-3131.
Performances Dates – April 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 (weekdays and Saturdays at 7PM & Sun at 3PM). West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.
Organizers at Country Nights say, “Come enjoy the music while we celebrate opening day for Country Nights!” See Country Nights, LLC on Facebook.
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds go to support Always a Future for Kids. The three-day event will have a little bit for everyone including Cosplay Events, Collector Card Games, such as Magic, Warhammer 40k, Role Playing Games, and much more. Come help support a good cause, browse the various vendors, join a workshop, and meet celebrities on April 25 – April 27, 2025.
Registration now open. Go to oz-con.com for complete details. Oz-Con on Facebook.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
See Cars & Coffee April 2025 at Craft Cafe on Facebook for more info.
See Triple H RC Raceway on Facebook for details.
Exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Donations for upkeep of the museum welcome.
A special social event for artists and their families, as well as the general public, will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. Artwork will be available for pickup after the ceremony. For those unable to attend the event, paintings can also be collected from the museum the following week, Thursday through Sunday, between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing the incredible talent our community has to offer and invite all local artists to participate in this exciting event!
For additional information please contact Cleo, president of the Harlin Museum Board, 417-293-9534, or via email at C.Cockrum@HarlinMuseum.com.
Performances Dates – April 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 (weekdays and Saturdays at 7PM & Sun at 3PM). West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.
Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.
From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.
Oz-Con is a gaming, cosplay and anime convention nestled in the Ozarks. The convention is hosted by Always a Future for Kids and students from The Game Changers student organization at Missouri State University-West Plains; all proceeds go to support Always a Future for Kids. The three-day event will have a little bit for everyone including Cosplay Events, Collector Card Games, such as Magic, Warhammer 40k, Role Playing Games, and much more. Come help support a good cause, browse the various vendors, join a workshop, and meet celebrities on April 25 – April 27, 2025.
Registration now open. Go to oz-con.com for complete details. Oz-Con on Facebook.
Performances Dates – April 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 (weekdays and Saturdays at 7PM & Sun at 3PM). West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Art available for viewing during OzSBI’s regular business hours through June.
Art available for viewing during regular hours of operation through June.
Global sustainability topic of April 15 presentation at MSU-WP
Global sustainability and the role that science and technology policy plays in it will be the topic of discussion April 15 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The presentation will begin at 3 p.m. in Melton Hall Room 115 on the MSU-WP campus. It is free and open to all, organizers said.
Dr. Rajiv Thakur, professor of geography in MSU-WP’s Department of Natural Sciences, will share valuable insights he developed while serving as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow at USAID from 2022-2023 and the U.S. Department of State from 2023-2024.
About the presentation
In his presentation “Science and Technology Policy for Sustainability: Our Planet Our Future,” Thakur examines the interrelationship between the health of our planet and the global commons, addressing the roles of inequality and technology. He will stress the urgency of recognizing the scale and interconnectedness of our relationship with Earth, organizers said.
Central to planetary stewardship is building social capital – fostering trust both within and between societies. Drawing from is sabbatical in Washington, D.C., Thakur will share his experiences navigating the federal policy landscape and highlight the importance of policy, innovation, education, information technology, finance, business and scientific collaboration in preventing irreversible change.
“Our world faces urgent challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, rising inequality, and rapid societal transformation driven by emerging technologies,” Thakur said. “The COVID-19 pandemic underscored that global crises can only be addressed through global cooperation, as these issues are deeply interconnected.
“In the United States, decisions that benefit humanity have long been grounded in scientific evidence, facilitating solutions to complex challenges by mobilizing expertise and knowledge across disciplines, guided by core values such as objectivity, rigor, integrity, inclusivity and truth,” he added.
“Global sustainability offers the only viable path to ensure human safety, equity, health and progress,” he continued. “Long-term, science-based decision-making often faces challenges in competing with immediate needs, yet politicians and scientists must collaborate to bridge the gap between expert evidence, short-term politics and the survival of life on Earth in the Anthropocene epoch.
“The future of humanity hinges on our ability to prioritize the long-term resilience of societies and Earth’s biosphere,” Thakur said. “Science is a global common good that seeks truth, knowledge and innovation to improve life for all.”
More about Thakur’s research
Thakur’s doctoral research at Indiana State University, titled “Science and Technology Indicators in EPSCoR States: A Policy Geography,” was funded by the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Program. His dissertation explored the role of strategic science and technology planning in lagging EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) states in the U.S., offering a unique intersection between geography and public policy.
More recently, he co-edited a research monograph titled “Resource Management, Sustainable Development, and Governance” for Springer Nature. He has published and presented on applied economic development and is currently exploring new research at the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability. His policy interests include economic policy, environmental and climate science, and international development.
For more information about the presentation, contact Thakur at RajivThakur@MissouriState.edu.
Performances Dates – April 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and May 1, 2, 3, 4 (weekdays and Saturdays at 7PM & Sun at 3PM). West Plains Playhouse on Facebook for more information.